River agreed to the three year extension, a contract that was well deserved after the season his Panthers produced. After a very slow start, the Panthers rallied, winning the NFC South and earning a first-round bye and home playoff game.

Ron Rivera started 1-5 in 2011, 1-6 in 2012 and 1-3 in 2013. But #Panthers turned into a force this year by sticking with him. Well-earned